More funding for Canadian live music industry

Canadian government announces increases of CAN$16m and $20m for national arts, music and cultural funds, in a move applauded by the Canadian Live Music Association

Minister of Canadian heritage and multiculturalism, Pablo Rodríguez

The federal government of Canada has announced significant budget increases for the Canada Arts Presentation Fund (CAPF), the Canada Music Fund and community arts and culture programmes over two years.

CAPF is to receive a budget increase of CAN$16 million and the Canada Music fund of $20 million. $24 million will go to the Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage and the Celebration and Commemoration programmes.

The Canadian Live Music Association (CLMA) says the changes to the CAPF program may positively impact…

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